A few weeks ago I went on an avocado tour, hosted by the California Avocado Commission (CAC). This year CAC has declared June as “California Avocado Month,” so I thought it would be fun.....
Confetti Cake Baked Doughnuts Makes 6 doughnuts For the doughnuts: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg 2... [[ ...
Ginger Honey Okayu (Japanese Rice Porridge) Makes 4 servings 1 cup uncooked Japanese-style white rice (short grain rice) 5 cups water for thick okayu (7 cups water for thinner okayu) 1 tablespoon... ...
Honey Ginger Lemon Tea Makes 12 ounces, about 2 servings 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced into thin coins 12 ounces boiling water 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1. Put the.....
As a stay-at-home mom, I’m usually the one baking cakes, cookies, etc. for special occasions, and it’s not unheard of that a mom bakes her own birthday cake. That’s just the way it....
Lucy’s Sunshine Sammies bagels cream cheese lunch meat sliced cheese fresh fruits and vegetables, such as avocado, cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, bell pepper, cucumber 1. Cut the bagels....
Brown Rice Yaki Onigiri with Bacon and Avocado Makes 4 servings 4 cups cooked Japanese-style brown rice, freshly prepared and still hot 1 teaspoon fine sea salt soy sauce 4 slices bacon, cooked and.....
Avocado Sashimi Makes 2 servings 1 ripe avocado 1/2 fresh lemon shichimi togarashi wasabi paste soy sauce Peel the avocado and cut into slices. Squeeze lemon juice over the slices. Sprinkle with... [...
The choice of what seafood we buy and eat is a choice that we have today, but tomorrow may hold a different reality. The bounty of our oceans is not unlimited. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood... ...
Spring has sprung in the avocado groves, and we have moved from Fuerte avocados into Hass avocados. The trees have started sprouting new growth and the avocado buds are starting to blossom. I never....
Ten years ago today I married my sweetheart. It is remarkable to think about all that has happened when I reflect on the past ten years. Our first decade of marriage has been full of adventure. .....
Black Sesame Pudding (Kuro Goma Purin, 黒ごまプリン) Makes 8 servings 1 packet (.25 ounces) powdered gelatin 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water 1/3 cup toasted black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2....
March 11, 2012 marked the one year anniversary of the triple disaster in Japan. Unimaginable devastation and hardship has occurred in the affected regions during the past year. Despite the horrors....
I know that Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) has come and gone, but I have to share this wonderful story about someone else’s celebration of the holiday. Tiffany Silverberg is a talented and... ...
Add this recipe to ZipList! Ham & Cheese Endive Nachos Makes 2 servings 1 head endive, separated into leaves 2 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham 1/2 cup quartered plum tomatoes 1 ounce aged cheddar...
Add this recipe to ZipList! Shamrock Smoothie, aka “Liquid Luck” Makes 3 servings 2 bananas, peeled 1/2 cup frozen peaches 1 medium apple, cored and cut into wedges 2 handfuls spinach... ...
Avocado Endive Pistachio Salad Makes 4 servings For the pistachio salad dressing: 1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1...
Mini Honey Pistachio Pies Makes 6 mini pies For the Honey Syrup: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter, cut into... [[ T...
Chocolate Egg Cream Used with permission from The Naptime Chef, by Kelsey Banfield Makes 1 serving 1/2 cup 2% milk 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup 1/4 cup seltzer water Pour the milk and chocolate... [...
Orange Cardamom Bread Makes 1 large loaf, or 2 regular size loaves 5 1/4 cups white bread flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons, rounded, instant yeast (my favorite is...
Hinamatsuri, Japanese Girls’ Day, is coming up this Saturday, March 3rd! This holiday is near and dear to my heart. With two little girls of my own, I love having a holiday that can be all......
Lemon Cherry Tea Cakes Makes 12 For the tea cake batter: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 2... [[ Thi...
Today I’m talking heart health and whole grains for American Heart Month over on Six Servings, the blog for the Grain Foods Foundation. I’m serving up my recipe for brown rice and veggie...
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you, my wonderful friends and readers! I hope your day is a wonderful one! If you love chocolate as much as I do, don’t miss our newest Miso Hungry episode...
Not only is Valentine’s Day tomorrow, but February is also American Hearth Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of heart health. In honor of all matters of the....
Tamago kake gohan (卵かけご飯) (“egg over rice”) is a popular Japanese breakfast dish, which consists of hot steamed Japanese rice, topped with raw egg, and toppings. Ten years ago I doubt......
Lighter Avocado Dip Makes 10 servings 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt 3 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and cut....
Shogayaki Sando (Ginger Pork Sandwiches) Makes 4 sandwiches For the Edamame Spread: 8 ounces shelled edamame, fresh or frozen 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1... [...
Edamame with Miso Dressing on Endive Leaves Makes 5 to 6 servings 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed......
Turkey Avocado Onigiri Footballs Makes approximately 6 onigiri 1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 thin slices turkey (lunch-meat style) 3 cups... [...
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